Job Description
Essentia Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide high-quality breast imaging services in a patient-centered, team-oriented environment. In this role, you will perform screening and diagnostic mammograms, ensuring accurate positioning, image quality, and adherence to radiation safety and regulatory standards. You will educate and support patients with compassion, collaborate closely with radiologists and clinical staff, and maintain imaging equipment and documentation. Essentia Health offers professional growth, continuous learning, and a supportive culture focused on holistic care, innovation, and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality screening and diagnostic mammograms following established protocols and safety standards
- Position patients accurately, ensuring comfort, dignity, and optimal image quality
- Verify orders, obtain patient history, and educate patients on procedures and breast health
- Maintain and operate mammography equipment, completing daily quality control checks
- Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and infection prevention policies
- Document procedures and findings accurately in the electronic health record and imaging systems
- Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and care teams to support timely patient diagnosis and follow-up
- Support accreditation and regulatory compliance through proper documentation and image quality standards
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with Essentia Health's mission and values
- Participate in ongoing education, training, and process improvement initiatives
Required Skills
- Digital mammography operation
- Breast imaging positioning techniques
- Radiation safety and ALARA principles
- PACS/RIS proficiency
- Patient assessment and education
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic health record documentation
- Quality control and image review
- Breast anatomy and pathology knowledge
- Emergency response and patient monitoring
